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Frequently Asked Questions:
How much will my treatment cost?
Will my treatment be covered by insurance?
How long will I need to be treated?
What health conditions do you treat?
What is a Tui Na Practitioner?
What training does a Tui Na Practitioner receive?
Are Tui Na Practitioners licensed?
Do I continue to see my MD and other health practitioners?
How much will my treatment
cost?
The cost of your treatment depends on two factors. The first factor
is the nature and severity of your health, which we identify during your
initial consultation. For example, if you have a chronic disease, your
treatment will take longer and cost more than if you have a simple respiratory
complaint.
The second factor is your level of commitment to removing the causes of your health problem. This can be done by taking an objective view of your situation, recognizing what aggravates the complaint/s and being proactive in rehabilitation. If you've had a chronic problem for twenty years, it's probably not going to disappear in a matter of weeks. Conceivably, it could take months or years to fully recover from a chronic disease. Full recovery requires that the causes of the condition are corrected or removed.
Will my treatment be covered by insurance?
Yes, we accept most insurance plans. Please call us to find out more
about insurance coverage for your health care.
How long will I need to be treated?
Regaining and maintaining good health is a lifelong process. Quite
frankly, you can benefit from natural medical care for the rest of your
life. Again the length of time depends on the disease. Is it acute or
chronic?
What health conditions do you treat?
See the massage folder above and click on the paragraph Traditional
Massage - Tui Na or click here
What is a Tui Na Practitioner?
Tui Na massage is one of five main methods of Traditional Chinese
Medicine. Practitioners are concerned about the fundamental textures of
the human body, qi, blood, essence, spirit and body fluids. And the causes
of disease, such as weather (external), emotions (internal) and others
diet, accidents etc ...
More specifically the Tui Na Practitioner apply massage and manipulation techniques, seeking to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of meridians, allowing the body to naturally heal itself. The practitioner conducts the Qi from within their own body to the fingers and palms, and through massage transmits the Qi to the meridians and acupoints of the patient’s body.
What training does a Tui Na Practitioner receive?
Today in Australia practitioners receive 18 months of full time study
to achieve Diploma qualifications. The academic qualifications equip the
graduate with a balanced knowledge of Chinese Pathology and Western Physiology.
(see Melbourne College
of Natural Medicine, Southern
School of Natural Therapies)
Are Tui Na Practitioner licensed?
Any practitioner worth his salt is a member of a massage association,
associations have strict guidelines for potential members and once accepted,
to follow (see Code of Ethics). Elixir
is a member of Aust Association of Massage Therapists AAMT
Do I continue to see my MD and other health practitioners?
Yes. We encourage you to continue seeing your other healthcare providers,
as needed.
We will also coordinate your care with other healthcare practitioners by communicating with them as appropriate. We prefer to work as a team with other practitioners in order to give you the best possible health care.